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Public Service Spotlight
Join The Drive at the Santa Shuffle 5K Run
Saturday December 05, 2009
Join The Drive at a holiday event supporting Fathers Helping Fathers -the Santa Shuffle 5K Run, starting at Grove 3 in Chicago's Lincoln Park, Saturday morning, December 5th. Participants in this Go Green event will get a Santa Hat and beard to wear while running, and a customized Santa Shuffle t-shirt and goody bag. With family fun, including a horse drawn sleigh and reindeer. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Lincoln Park
Location: Chicago North |
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Charity Spotlight
Help needy kids stay warm this winter. Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens at your neighborhood Merlin 200,000 Mile shop. To find a location, CLICK HERE
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Volunteerism
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Upcoming Public Service Announcements
| Thursday November 12, 2009 |
SparkBLUE Benefit
Support Spark Ventures efforts to change the lives of vulnerable children worldwide by changing their communities. Attend their SparkBLUE benefit at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday, Nov. 12th. With blue-lighting, a blue signature drink, entertainment by the Mighty Blue Kings and more. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Location: Chicago North | | | Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Rainbows Canvases and Corks Gala Benefit
Join the Rainbows Women's Board for a night of fine arts, fine wines, and imported cheeses. It's the 'Canvases and Corks' Gala Benefit at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, Saturday, Nov. 21st. Supporting Rainbows important work with children who survived crisis. For information or tickets,
CLICK HERE.
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Location: Cook County North | | | Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Chicago Bar Foundation - Fall Benefit
The Chicago Bar Foundation presents its 13th Annual Fall Benefit, a unique, family-friendly event at the Museum of Science and Industry. It's happening Saturday, Nov. 21st. For information or to donate an auction item, call 312.554.1207 or CLICK HERE.
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Where: MSI
Location: Chicago South | | | Thursday December 03, 2009 |
AIDS Foundation's World of Chocolate Event
Indulge in chocolate delights at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago's World of Chocolate event at the Hilton Chicago. Feast on a variety of chocolate treats from the city's top chefs, while raising funds for the fight against HIV and AIDS. It's Thursday, December 3rd. For information CLICK HERE, or call 312.922.2322.
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Where: Hilton Chicago
Location: Chicago North | | | Friday December 04, 2009 - Saturday December 05, 2009 |
Children's Clinic Holiday House Walk and Market
Celebrate the season at the 11th Annual Holiday House Walk and Holiday Market, to benefit the Children's Clinic, featuring beautifully decorated homes in Oak Park's historic estate district. It's happening Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th with the check in and market at the 19th Century Club, 178 Forest Avenue in Oak Park. For information or tickets, CLICK HERE.
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Ongoing Public Service Announcements
| Sunday October 25, 2009 - Sunday November 15, 2009 |
Support the United Way
Today, people are Living United...realizing that the way we live our lives can impact the way others live theirs.... Not just wearing the shirt, living it. Join the movement at LiveUnitedChicago.org (CLICK HERE).
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Location: Everywhere | | | Wednesday October 28, 2009 - Thursday December 10, 2009 |
Snug Hugs for Kids
Help needy kids stay warm this winter. Drop off new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens at your neighborhood Merlin 200,000 Mile shop. To find a location, CLICK HERE
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Location: Everywhere | | | Thursday October 29, 2009 - Sunday November 08, 2009 |
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema
Help celebrate and support Israel, its culture, and its cinema at the 2009 Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, the largest showcase of Israeli films in the Midwest. Running October 29 - November 8th and featuring 26 features and documentaries. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Chicago & Wilmette
Location: Cook County North | | | Friday October 30, 2009 - Saturday November 21, 2009 |
Literacy Chicago Needs Gift Wrappers
Do you have a knack for wrapping gifts? This holiday season, help Literacy Chicago as they provide complimentary gift wrapping services at select area book stores. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts to wrap books for shoppers who will make contributions to Literacy Chicago. For information call 312.870.1100.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Sunday November 01, 2009 - Monday November 30, 2009 |
Children's Home and Aid Gift Drive
Join Paul Konerko, Jim Thome and the Chicago White Sox in a Holiday Gift Drive for kids who may otherwise go without. You can help by dropping off an unwrapped gift at: U.S. Cellular Field or Children's Home + Aid locations at: 100 N. Western Ave, Ste. 200 in Chicago or 1101 Washington Street, Evanston. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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